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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said he left  ruling All Progressives Congress because  of the horrendous misrule being supervised by President Muhammadu Buhari., especially dangerous polarisation of Nigeria along ethnic lines. In a letter dated October 18, 2017,  Atiku said his decision to quit the ruling party was not about him but about the future of the country as a democratic entity. “I am unable to reconcile myself with the dismal performance of the party in government, especially in relation to the continued polarization of our people along ethnic and religious lines, which is threatening our unity more than any other time in the recent past and the unbeatable hardship that our people are currently undergoing”, he stated. APC national leadership had on Friday denied receiving any such notice from the former vice president. Atiku’s letter was addressed to the party's ward chairman in his Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government, Adamawa State.  According to

Nigerian Government has told the Community Court of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, sitting in Abuja to throw out a fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. According to the Federal Government, Kanu who was granted bail by the Federal High Court, has allegedly escaped from his ongoing trial and for this reason, the judgment of the ECOWAS Court on the suit would serve no purpose. The IPOB leader had filed the suit on March 3, 2016 demanding $800 million as compensation from the Federal Government for his alleged unlawful arrest in 2015 and continued detention. Lawyer to the Federal Government, Mrs Maimuna Shiru, stated in an objection to the suit that Kanu, having been granted bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja where he is being tried alongside others on charges of treasonable felony, on April 25, 2017, it was unnecessary for the ECOWAS Court to adjudicate on the IPOB leader’

First son of the late Dim Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Emeka Ojukwu Jnr, has noted that Ndigbo supported former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, adding that now is the time to support President Buhari. He noted that the leadership of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, and the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano are loyal to President Muhammadu Buhari. Emeka explained that his decision to join the All Progressives Congress APC, is to ensure that similar ideals that informed his late father’s action are upheld. Ojukwu Jnr. who spoke with the Guardian, added that he was merely walking in his father’s steps. He recalled that shortly after his father’s return from exile in 1982, he joined the National Party of Nigeria, NPN, rather than the Nigeria Peoples Party, NPP. He said, “I can afford to stay back (in APGA) and wallow in sentimental politics that nkea bu nkeanyi (this is our own), but in the long run, what becomes of our tomorrow and place in the gre

A former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has called for the entrenchment of policy continuity in government to avert non-execution of projects that are designed to transform the infrastructural and economic landscape of states, the people and the country at large. Duke stated this at the 2017 conference entitled: “Effects of Made-in-Nigeria Products for National Development” organized by Greenspring Group in Lagos. Speaking on the effect of non-continuity of the abandoned multimillion Tinapa project in the state and on national development, he said Tinapa was supposed to be everything people hoped to see in terms of business, leisure, entertainment and tourism as it was built to be a reference point for the entire south-south, the state, Nigeria and the world. “Tinapa was built to become the business arm of that tourism effort where people can come in and shop during annual vacations. Tinapa was developed to become a welcoming effort for hotel, massive Nollywood stud

Following the comments of Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale; Nigerian artiste, Timaya has made a reaction via a video which recently surfaced online. In the video, Timaya seems to shade the Ghanaian artiste by suggesting that, Shatta Wale is not a prominent artiste; “who is this Shatta Wale guy, is he an artiste or a shoemaker?” Watch and download Download

For Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs, it appears the ideal philosophy of life is to not be one’s brother’s keeper. This comes after the former Premier League icon was slammed by his father for abandoning his brother, Rhodri in the wake of damning allegations over his eight-year affair with his wife. The former Wales international’s trysts with his brother’s wife emerged in 2011 with Natasha quick to go on Big Brother and reveal how she enjoyed the “thrill” of her secret meetings with Ryan, who was still in the books of United at the time. Giggs, 43, came in for a lot of stick from the fans then and his father has now spoken out about him, claiming he is yet to see any remorse over the treacherous affair and that it doesn’t appear an apology is forthcoming anytime soon, Mirror writes. “If he would just apologise Rhodri could just move on but he hasn’t even apologised to him,” the senior Giggs, Danny said. “He has been abandoned by his brother.” Ryan divorced his ex-w

Founder of Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, says his leadership will provide level-playing ground for all Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants, if elected national chairman of the party. Dokpesi made the pledge while addressing zonal and state executive committee members and other members of the PDP during his campaign visit to Kano state on Saturday. He said that he was aware that the goal of PDP was to win presidency in 2019, and assured that as national chairman of the party, he would not allow manipulation of the process. “I am very conscious of the fact that our illustrious sons from Kano are looking forward to contesting for the presidency in the 2019 elections. “First of all, we must have a party and the first step is to create a National Working Committee that I can work along with to ensure that there is justice, fairness and equity. “I want to pledge firmly that there shall be a level-playing ground for all the presidential aspirants f

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to apologise and beg former President Olusegun Obasanjo to secure the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 election. Sources in PDP told a national newspaper that Jonathan said Atiku must beg or apologize to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to get the 2019 presidential ticket of the PDP on a platter of gold. Although Obasanjo has quit partisan politics, Jonathan was of the opinion that “he is still a strong factor in shaping the future of the nation in 2019 because he is a force among the revered kingmakers.” Jonathan had in early November told the publisher of Ovation magazine in an interview that “If Atiku gets our party ticket, he would compete well. But he would have to reach out to our boss, Baba OBJ, the boss of all bosses. We’ve all learnt at different times that you ignore OBJ at your peril. OBJ has the magic wand. He is respected at home and abroad.” It

Britain’s Royal Family usually never releases statements to the press to discuss matters of their personal life or who is dating who. However, due to the frequent rumours from various “palace sources” and “royal correspondents” over the past few weeks that strongly suggest that an engagement announcement between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is imminent. Kensington Palace got frustrated with the rumours and felt that they had to respond to the rumours with a rare statement. Speaking with various British media outlets, a spokesperson for the Royal Family said they “would not give a running commentary on Harry’s love life.” Hot news

According to Yakubu Galadima, the lawyer of the whistle-blower who informed EFCC of the $43m, N23.2m and £27,800 (N13bn) recovered from an apartment in Ikoyi, his client will not accept anything less than the 5% commission he was promised by the gov't. Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, the Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, at an event on Thursday titled, ‘Tracking Noxious Funds’, which was organised by Kent University Law School and Human and Environmental Development Agency, had said any whistle-blower, who helped the government recover funds over N1bn would receive less than five per cent commission. Owasanoye, who was part of the team that drafted the whistle-blower policy had previously said: “If you blow the whistle and the government recovers cash, you are entitled to between 2.5 per cent and five per cent. He continued: “If you blow the whistle and the government recovers cash, you are entitled to between 2.5 per cent and five per cent.

Chelsea forward, Willian, has insisted his equaliser against Liverpool in the Premier League game on Saturday was a shot and not a cross. Willian salvaged a point for his team at Anfield on Saturday. Former Blues winger, Mohamed Salah had put the home side ahead in the 65th minute, but the Brazilian ensured Antonio Conte’s men left with a 1-1 draw. The Brazilian international appeared to be aiming a cross to the back post, only for the ball to loop over Simon Mignolet and into the net. When asked about the goal by Chelsea TV, Willian said, “For sure, it was a shot, no doubt. “Some people ask, ‘You want to cross or you want to shoot?’ I said, ‘Shoot, of course. Too much quality’.” The goal helped Chelsea to maintain third position in the Premier League, but they are eight points behind leaders Manchester City, who visit Huddersfield Town on Sunday. The 29-year-old was delighted to find the back of the net for Chelsea. He added, “I’m happy to score this beautiful goal. In

Some weeks back,we could vividly remember an incident that accord at the just concluded Afrima award night where singer seyi Shay slipped on stage? She has finally said what could be the reason of her slip on stage In a new interview with SUNDAY SCOOP, the singer talked about her fall and how it inspired her to drop a single. She said; “At backstage, I was blaming everyone. I blamed my stylist, the designer, and my manager. I even blamed the stage. But the truth is that what is meant to be will be. I think with every lesson, there is a blessing. “I knew that when I got off the stage and opened my phone, there would be so much talk about my fall. Like I expected, by the time I got to my room, sources already had 40,000 views.” According to her, the AFRIMA’s experience was the first time she would be experiencing such an embarrassing moment. “You know everybody has a first time. Wizkid, Davido and even Beyonce have suffered similar fate in the past. She fell from the

For a lot of men, watches are the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to male jewellery but all that seems to be changing with more and more accessories including rings and bracelets coming into the fray. More and and more men are letting go of the old masculine stereotypes and ate becoming more expressive with expressing their personal styles through the use of jewellery that is not limited to wristwatches. As such, ear studs, bracelets, and necklaces are beginning to enjoy a significant level of popularity among modern men. Here are a number of tips you can follow to wear jewellery as a man in a way that you’d feel comfortable and everyone around you will appreciate your new found style. Leather Never Fails Leather has been the go-to choice for the straps of watches for a long time but they have also become a trend in men’s jewellery when it comes to bracelets. Whether they are single-strapped or woven; thicker with casual wears or thinner for formal occasions,

Roman goddess and another lady displayed their massive cleavage at Oristsefemi's wedding yesterday. The guys flocked around them to take photos. Comedian Seyilaw took one which he shared with a hilarious caption...

Real Madrid football star, Gareth Bale's representatives are reportedly holding talks with Beyonce that will see the singer perform at his wedding next year. According to the Sun, Bale and his long-term partner Emma Rhys-Jones are keen on the 'Halo' hitmaker entertaining their guests after tying the knot. The Real Madrid winger is expected to wed the mother of his two daughters next Spring after moving the date due to her father's imprisonment for fraud in the US. The couple is relying on Beyonce being free when they decide to host a party in Italy. A family source told The Sun: 'The Bales' people are speaking to Beyonce's people to see if they can set it up.' Beyonce is said to command a whopping £1.5million for private appearances, but the insider added that Bale who earns £300,000-a-week is keen on entering negotiations. There are also reports that the former Tottenham Hotspur winger will be holding a bash in Italy and in his native Wale

Jurgen Klopp has played down his heated exchange with Sadio Mane at full time of their 1-1 draw with Chelsea Sadio Mane was a surprise omission from the starting XI and was only introduced as an 89th-minute substitution, leaving him little time to restore Liverpool’s lead Mane was seen exchanging angry words with Klopp after the final whistle, but the German insisted that it was only a minor disagreement about positioning. “I was shouting at him because he was in the centre, but no player is happy about that. You come on the pitch in three minutes and you feel like you already have 150 minutes in your legs. I wanted to sort it immediately,” he told the club’s official website. “He was not happy and he said to me Mo wanted to come into the position, but Mo had already 90 minutes in his legs so it would have made more sense that Sadio is closer to the right wing and can start the game from this position. “It’s not a big thing; we could have done it in the dressing room and i